Cath Lab Tech
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with at least 1 year of experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab settings at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois.

Details

• Work in a diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab at a 562-bed, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Middle and older adult patient population
• Procedures include diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, PTCA, rotablator atherectomy, cardiac stent placement, cardiac implant closure device, and IABP placement/removal
• Responsibilities include scrubbing to maintain sterile field, room circulating, equipment setup, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Charting in Cerner (experience required)
• 4x12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM; 3x12-hour schedule may also be available
• Will work 2–3 weekends per contract
• On-call is required on a rotating basis shared with staff and agency; call frequency is flexible based on census and will be discussed with the manager
• No floating required
• No IR responsibilities
• Contract length is 13 or 26 weeks (your choice)
• Parking is available at no cost with a permit obtained during orientation

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a cardiac cath lab setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and CCI RCIS; ARRT (R) preferred
• Active Illinois license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Proficiency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab procedures including IABP, PCI, PTCA, rotablator atherectomy, and stent placement
• Experience with sterile technique, isolation precautions, and scrub responsibilities
• Ability to recognize and respond to life-threatening arrhythmias
• Cerner EMR experience required
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards are not accepted
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Additional Information

• Travelers are required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO is ideally limited to no more than 5 days per contract
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of this hospital system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• Scrubs are provided
• Orientation begins with a virtual, at-home day; required modules must be completed by 4:00 PM CST on Day 1
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction